HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64005513

Requisition No: 857450 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64005513

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005513 

Salary:  47,668.01 

Posting Closing Date: 09/04/2025 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:
Serves as the Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Specialist for the Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (CCC) and the Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) which is a highly responsible position working with both program directors to plan and guide cancer control efforts. The position reports directly to the Cancer Program Administrator. Expertise in this position is related to the following areas:
Develops or expands CCC Program’s community projects, regional cancer control and planning efforts, and other activities including contracts and assisting with reporting requirements. Measures impact from communication and planning efforts with cancer partners statewide. Analyzes public health and cancer specific information using existing surveillance tools. Plans and implements strategic efforts in accordance with federal grant expectations, state and departmental policies. Identifies problems and possible solutions related to programmatic assignments and discusses corrective action strategies with program leaders. Participates in the annual grant application development, regular reporting of program activities and trainings and meetings held with/by the grant awarding entity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Serves as a contract manager and oversee contracts for cancer control interventions among CCCP and CRCCP health system partners. Maintains contract management certification. Collaborates on creation of program procurement materials. Ensures all ongoing contracts and agreement forms are correct and up-to-date; technical assistance via conference calls and/or correspondence is provided; site visits are performed; invoices are complete, correct and submitted, per standard operating procedure; vendors and sub-recipients are paid in a timely manner; and the budget for the services is correct. Assists with writing and reviewing of required reports for the program, the Department and federal requirements.
Provides consultation, technical assistance and distributes information regarding systems change strategies to health education professionals, county health departments and other cancer prevention and control partners for development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities in alignment with the Florida Cancer Plan. Coordinates and facilitates cancer prevention related webinars in collaborations with various partners. Reviews and drafts communication materials requested by the Department such as educational and informational materials, press releases, pamphlets, brochures, articles, abstracts, resources, promotional items, and website updates.
Works across Cancer Programs to plan, monitor, and evaluate initiatives and annual objectives. Integrates cancer burden data and priorities set by statewide cancer coalition in agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant requirements. Coordinates CCC programming in collaboration with other Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida efforts, and an especially close working relationship with other cancer granted staff when possible. Coordinates and facilitates external and internal partnership meetings to achieve grant requirements for coordination of program efforts. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with statewide cancer partners, bureau wide programs, county health department staff and individuals who have an impact on the CCC Program.

Provides leadership to statewide efforts, i.e., coalitions, councils, committees and convenes meetings as they pertain to assigned chronic disease prevention efforts. Represents the department at all assigned meetings to promote chronic disease prevention and health promotion efforts. Attends and represents the program at workshops and conferences as required. Presents to public bodies as needed. Maintains current knowledge and skills in areas of responsibility through attendance at professional meetings, teleconferences, and by reading current literature pertinent to cancer. Seeks appropriate educational opportunities. Works with the bureau evaluators to monitor and evaluate CCC Program efforts based on the most current scientific evidence of cancer control practices.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: : Contract management procedures as outlined by Contract Administration; procurement procedures; DOH financial systems for tracking encumbrances and payments; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to write grants, review proposals, implement statewide and local health initiatives; respond to assignments; network with cancer and community partners; document workflow and improve programming; conduct fact-finding research, work independently, plan, organize and coordinate assignments; skills for editing and revising written works; skills for strategic planning and system dynamics thinking.
Qualifications:
Preferred – Bachelor’s degree and two years of equivalent work experience or Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:
2585 Merchants Row
Tallahassee, Florida
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Please be advised:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.